Council operates regular markets across the city, giving local businesses an opportunity to showcase their wares while providing a recreational activity for residents and visitors alike.

Check out Cairns Markets on Facebook for real time updates, info and photos!

We've also put together a handy list of local markets ( PDF, 0.19 MB ) covering the Cairns, Douglas, Mareeba, Tablelands, Yarrabah and and Cassowary Coast council areas. While we endeavour to provide accurate and up to date information, we recommend you check with the relevant market coordinator for any updates.

Many of our markets are suspended over the wet season and will "reopen" in April.

The Cairns Esplanade market continues on Saturdays throughout the year and the Cruise Liner markets will continue to be held when a ship is at dock.

Cairns Esplanade Markets

The Esplanade Markets showcase local, quality products from contemporary jewellery, leather work, pottery, clothes and skincare. If you need a gift or souvenir you are sure to find it here.

Held against the backdrop of the Cairns waterfront, you can follow your market shopping with a swim in the Lagoon or take advantage of the free barbecues, exercise equipment and children's play grounds.

We've braved the wet!!!
The markets are on today at the Cairns Esplanade! Head on down to get all your gifts and souvenirs - don’t forget it’s Valentine’s Day in 12 days!!!

CANCELLATION
Due to the Severe Weather Warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology council has decided to cancel the Esplanade Markets tomorrow (26 January 2019).
For more information about the Severe Weather Warning see http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21037.shtml

CANCELLATION
Unfortunately the Cruise Liner Markets scheduled for Tuesday 15th January 2019 have been cancelled.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

Due to the predicted forecast path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Owen issued by the Bureau of Meteorology council has decided to cancel the Cairns Esplanade Market this Saturday 15th December.
Please check the BOM website at http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDD65011.shtml for more updates and information and follow safety messages issued by the Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre.

A gorgeous day for the 2nd last Palm Cove Markets before Christmas. Open until 2pm

Market Stall Holders may be interested in the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme.
If you are looking at making your hobby / part-time market stall a full-time business check out the below link for training courses available in Cairns :)
TCA - Training Connections Australia
NEIS Cairns - Nancy Johns, Training Connections Australia - My Pathway